Visitors from Anderson often tell us how much they and their dogs enjoy the time they spend in Beverly's Pet Campus Bark Park. The fully-enclosed, 5 acre park allows them freedom and security rarely found at public parks and facilities.

However, we understand that not everyone can come to the Fishers campus as often as they would like. To help our friends in Anderson find outdoor alternatives to Beverly's Bark Park that they can enjoy with their pets a little closer to home, we provide information about local parks they can visit when they can't make it to Beverly's Precious Pet Resort, as well as local resources, such as Pet Stores, veterinary care, dog adoption and pet rescue services, and dog-friendly events throughout Indiana.

Dog-Friendly Parks near Anderson

Anderson Parks and Recreation boasts an array of facilities with something for everyone. Whether you enjoy a quiet stroll in an unspoiled natural area or prefer the adventure of a skate park, Anderson offers something for you. Park land has been set aside for sports, recreation, leisure, and reflection. Anderson Parks and Recreation has a facility for every need, located throughout the City.

Shadyside Park

Shadyside Park, located at 1112 Broadway in Anderson, is comprised of two parks that make up over a whopping 100 acres of natural and processed outdoor beauty. Shadyside Memorial Park Includes 30 acres of landscaped green space with a state-of-the-art modular playground for ages to 12, an amphitheater, a terrace garden, a memorial commons, a 1/5 mile scenic botanical walk. A pedestrian trail bridge connects the park with 87 acre Shadyside Lake recreation area. The lake side of Shadyside Park has all the fun things to do that come with a lake, as well as biking and walking trails, a covered bridge, playgrounds, shelters and a recently added activities center.

Mounds State Park

The small but mighty Mounds State Park, located just east of Anderson off the I-69 freeway, is one of the premier attractions in Anderson. Mounds State Park is an Indiana treasure; it is the depository of prehistoric Indian mounds. Not very far northeast of Indianapolis, the park offers space for fun and frolic. Inside the park are campgrounds, canoeing on the White River, walking trails, a pool, and a splash zone and sprinkler area that kids love.

Anderson Area Pet Stores

Anderson Area Veterinary and Emergency Services

Dog Adoption, Pet Rescue Services and Dog-Friendly Events

About Anderson, Indiana

Anderson, Indiana is located in Madison County in Central Indiana. Downtown Anderson is approximately 55 minutes northeast of downtown Indianapolis. Anderson, Noblesville, and Carmel comprise the three largest satellite communities to the great metropolitan city of Indianapolis. Anderson is just up the I-69 freeway, about 20 miles from the edge of Indy. It is the county seat of Madison County, with just under 60,000 residents, according to the 2000 census.  

The city of Anderson has taken this slogan as a motto: "Performance, Talent, Inspiration." Anderson has frequently made it to the list of ten largest cities in Indiana, though the list keeps fluctuating. Business is booming in this city, situated just far enough away from Indianapolis to make it worthwhile for industry and stores to settle there.

For more information, visit the official City of  Anderson website. (opens in new window)